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Leica X1 vs Leica X2

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Leica X1
Leica

Leica X1

Leica X · 2009
Lowest now
$200
MSRP
$1,995
-90% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $200 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 10% of the $1,995 MSRP. Prices are down 74.7% over the last 30 days.

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Leica X2
Leica

Leica X2

Leica X · 2012
Lowest now
$879
MSRP
$1,995
-56% vs MSRP
Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $784 to roughly today's $879. 44% of the $1,995 MSRP. Prices are down 22.9% over the last 30 days.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Leica X1 or the Leica X2?
The Leica X1 is cheaper used: $200 against $879 for the Leica X2, a gap of $679 (340%) as of 2026-11-02.
How much more does the newer Leica X2 cost used?
$679 more. The Leica X2 (2012) starts at $879 used and the Leica X1 (2009) at $200 as of 2026-11-02.
What share of its launch price does a used Leica X1 cost?
About 10%: $200 used against a $1,995 launch price as of 2026-11-02.
Which is smaller, the Leica X1 or the Leica X2?
The Leica X1 is smaller: the X2 is 9 mm taller, 20 mm deeper and 59 g heavier.

Size and weight

The Leica X2 is 9 mm taller, 20 mm deeper and 59 g heavier than the X1. Both are 124 mm wide.

Leica X1 · $200 used
Leica X2 · $879 used
50 mm
Front
Top, lens toward you
Measurement X1 X2
Width 124 mm 124 mm same
Height 60 mm 69 mm +9 mm
Depth 32 mm 52 mm +20 mm
Weight 286 g 345 g +59 g

Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Fixed-lens cameras are measured with their lens. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings. Compare the size of any two cameras.

Specs side by side

Leica X1 Leica X2
Brand LeicaLeica
Family Leica XLeica X
Category bodybody
Body type CompactCompact
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor APS-CAPS-C
Sensor family Leica X 12MP CMOS (X1) · 12.2MP APS-C CMOSLeica X 16MP CMOS (X2) · 16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Megapixels 12.2 MP16.2 MP
Autofocus Contrast DetectionContrast Detection
IBIS nono
Weather sealed NoNo
Max video no videono video
Max native ISO ISO 3,200ISO 12,500
Body weight 286 g345 g
Dimensions 124 × 60 × 32 mm124 × 69 × 52 mm
Body material aluminumaluminum
Released 2009-09-092012-05-10
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $1,995$1,995
Current low $200$879
vs MSRP -90%-56%

The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.